HORIMONO REPAIR

 In Japan Horimono work is done by a specialist in Horimono or a habaki maker that can carve Horimono.  This sword is badly damaged by deep rust that is deeper than the Horimono itself.

The original condition that this fine sword was found in.

 

First step is to polish the sword then re-carve the Horimono to restore it to its original beauty.

 

This is the finished product of proper restoration on a very risky and damaged sword.

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